Find the speed of the block at this point

[fizwiz]

Homework Statement

A 2.00 kg block situated on a frictionless incline is connected to a spring of negligible mass having a spring constant of 100 N/m. The block is released from rest when the spring is unstretched, and the pulley is frictionless. The block moves 23.0 cm down the incline of 37 degrees. Find the speed of the block at this point. I've included a picture at the bottom.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[fizwiz]

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2. Homework Equations

ive tried using the equation of KE=1/2mv^2 and also W=1/2x^2
i've basically done everything i can without any progress.
are there any other equations or ways of doing this type of question?
thank you

3. The Attempt at a Solution

 

[tiny-tim]

Welcome to PF!

Hi fizwiz! Welcome to PF!

I don't understand why conservation of energy isn't doing it …

KE + energy of spring + gravitational PE = constant.

What numbers are you getting?

 

[fizwiz]

hi tiny-tim
i haven't actaully tried it using your way..
which equations would you use?

 

[tiny-tim]

Hi fizwiz!

I would use: KE + energy of spring + gravitational PE = constant.

KE, as you say, is 1/2mv².

(btw, what was your W?)

So … what is the formula for the gravitational PE for a drop of h?

And what is the formula for the energy of the spring when its length is x?

 

[fizwiz]

thanks for your help! :)
i think I've worked out the answer using those equations

 

[tiny-tim]

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